From the end of the 2 / 32 Connector (Backus Hospital) on your right hand side, go straight through the traffic light onto Rt 169 (Harland Road). Take the first right-hand turn on Ox Hill Rd. Take the next right onto Mahan Dr., take the next left onto John Edwards Dr. and follow that to the end. Turn left onto Wilderness Rd. (look for a stop sign). Take the first right onto Park Center Rd. and the pound is on the right hand side.Dog Pound Facility

If you owned a vehicle as of October 1st, you are responsible for the tax bill that comes due the following July. If you dispose of the vehicle, your bill may be adjusted if two forms of proof are provided to the Assessor.

If you had an active CT registration as of October 1st, you will receive a tax bill the following July. If you register your vehicle in another state after October 1st, send a copy of your new registration and State of Connecticut D.M.V. plate receipt to the Tax Assessor for an adjustment.

If Norwich is your primary place of residency, you are an owner of property in Norwich and you or your spouse are over 65 or considered to be permanently disabled, you may be eligible for a reduction in taxes. This program has certain income requirements which can be found on our Assessors Office home page. Contact the Assessor’s office if you believe you may qualify.

Important Note: If you are receiving a "Homesteader's Exemption" in Florida or a similar exemption in any other State, you are not eligible for the exemption(s) noted above

Renters: If you rent, you may be eligible for rent reimbursement. To find out current income/eligibility requirements, contact Human Services at (860) 823-3778

You have the right to appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals. The Board meets to listen to appeals and review tax assessments during the months of March (for all types of properties) and September (for Motor Vehicles appearing on the previous October 1st Grand List). Applications must be filed for the March session between February 1st and 20th. No appointment is necessary for the September session. Board of Assessment Appeals

The Connecticut Judicial Branch handles divorce procedures. The Norwich Judicial District courthouse is located at One Courthouse Sq., Norwich, CT 06360 and their phone number is (860) 887-3515. You can also find divorce information on the Connecticut Judicial Branch Website.

Debt service payments are scheduled principal and interest payments to bondholders. If the city were to stop paying its debt service requirements, it would be break its contractual obligation and ruin its credit rating.

There is no simple answer to this question. A comparison of spending without considering all of the underlying factors would not be meaningful. You would need to know the community’s population; school enrollment; square mileage; miles of local roads; whether they have a paid police department; whether they have paid, volunteer or blended fire departments; how many services and programs, if any, are offered by their Recreation, Senior Center and Human Services departments; what are they investing in capital improvements vs. what should they be investing in capital improvements; what is their debt load; how is refuse pickup paid for; etc.

One benchmark you can use is the property tax burden. Norwich has one of the lowest per capita property tax burdens in Connecticut.

The Connecticut Office of Policy & Management issues a report called the Municipal Fiscal Indicators each year which compares several different aspects of municipal finances across the 169 Connecticut towns and cities.OPM Municipal Fiscal Indicators

Maintaining an adequate fund balance and funding long-term obligations bring more predictability and stability to the budget process and, over the long-term, improve the City’s chances for future bond ratings upgrades; which, in turn, will lower our borrowing costs.

The City adopted policies for maintaining the fund balance of the General Fund and funding its pension and OPEB obligations in December 2014. You can read more about the rationale behind these policies in the memo regarding financial management policies.

Taxes are due July 1 and January 1. If a real estate or personal property tax bill is $100 or less, the full amount is due on July 1. Motor vehicle tax bills are due in full in July, supplemental motor vehicle tax bills are due in full in January. The Norwich Tax Collector cannot accept payment on the July installment until July 1.

NO. The quickest way to obtain a DMV clearance is to bring cash, a cashier’s check or money order to the Tax Collector’s office. When you make a payment online, the Tax Collector’s office will not receive notification for one to two business days. When we receive the report of your payment, we will apply the monies to your bill(s) in our office. In order to register or re-register any vehicle, ALL motor vehicle taxes with your name on them must be paid in full. DMV will not know that your taxes are paid in full until an employee in the tax collector's office sends an electronic notification directly to DMV. The DMV no longer accepts paper clearances or a stamp on the back of a registration renew. They also do not accept a receipt as proof of payment.If you pay your taxes with a Credit or Debit card, we cannot clear your name with DMV until after we receive and process your online payment. If you pay by ACH, there would be a 3 business day wait from when we process your online payment; or if you provide us documentation that the payment has been taken out of your account.

Online - you can pay your taxes online by ACH/Electronic Check through your checking or savings account or from a Credit Card or a Debit Card. The following convenience fees apply: Electronic Check - $1.50 per transaction; Credit Cards and Debit Cards - 2.65% per transaction - minimum of $3.00.

By Mail - A return envelope is included with your tax bill. Write the list numbers on your check. Your list numbers are shown on your bill. You may add together all of your bills and write one check including real estate and motor vehicles. If you wish to have a receipt returned to you, please send the entire tax bill and a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment. We will not mail your receipt if you fail to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail payments to: Norwich Tax Collector, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. Do not mail cash.

Drop box - You may drop off checks and bills in the locked drop box located to the right of the Broadway entrance to City Hall. Do not drop off cash.

In Person - You may pay by cash, check or credit card at the Tax Collector window on the first floor of City Hall.

You are not exempt from payment of all taxes and all interest charges. If you own a vehicle or real estate on October 1 of any given year, you should expect a tax bill the following July. If you do not receive a bill for which you are responsible, request a copy from the Tax Collector's office.If you own real estate in July or January, you are responsible for paying that installment by August 1st and February 1st, respectively, whether or not a bill is received.

If you owe delinquent property taxes on any vehicle in your name, you may not renew any registrations at the Department of Motor Vehicles without paying your taxes first.

ALL open motor vehicle tax bills with your name on them must be paid in full by cash, cashier's check, credit card or money order in order for this office to notify DMV that you are paid up to date. If it is July or January, any currently due bills would need to be paid in full, not just the delinquent taxes.

For payments made by personal check, clearance will be given after ten business days (2 weeks) or after proof that your personal check has successfully cleared your bank account.

If paying online through the City of Norwich Website, once we receive notification of the payment by Credit or Debit card (usually 1-2 business days after you finish the payment), we will be able to clear your name. If paid by ACH online, once we receive notification of the payment, there will be a 3-day wait or if you can provide proof that the payment was successfully withdrawn from your account.

Personal Property: Personal property is a general category including business equipment, machinery, furniture and fixtures either owned or leased by business. Unregistered motor vehicles are also taxed as personal property.

Yes-during the months of July and January. You should expect to wait in line if you plan to pay in person during this period. Lines are longest at lunchtime, and especially as the last day to pay approaches.

If you want to avoid waiting in line, consider paying your bill online, by mail, or by “dropping off” payments in the locked drop box which is located to the right of the Broadway entrance to City Hall.

Real estate and personal property taxes are due in two installments for each fiscal year. You have a one-month grace period in which to pay without penalty, either in person or by mail. The first payment is due on July 1 and must be paid by August 1 to avoid interest charges. The second installment is due on January 1 and must be paid by February 1 to avoid interest charges.

In accordance with CGS 12-146, past due payments are subject to interest at the rate of 1½% per month from the due date of the tax, or a $2.00 minimum, whichever is greater. Payments made on or after August 2, including payments postmarked August 2 and later, are considered past due and will incur 3% interest, representing two months' delinquency.

The city is required by law to accept the postmark as the date of payment.

You may be entitled to a credit if your vehicle has been: sold, and plates returned to DMV; stolen and not recovered; repossessed; declared a total loss by your insurance company; or, if you have moved from Connecticut and have registered the vehicle out of state.

Contact the Assessor’s Office for information regarding the acceptable forms of proof for the issuance of a credit. Two forms of documentation are required. You must apply for the credit within a limited time, so do not delay!

Your tax town is your town of residency as of October 1. If you moved from Norwich after October 1, but still resided in Connecticut, you must pay vehicle taxes to Norwich.

Municipalities within Connecticut do not prorate motor vehicle tax bills for portions of a tax year. If you registered the vehicle in another state, contact the Assessor’s Office.

If you move, you must notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your new address within 48 hours. You should request a change of address on your driver's license and on each of your vehicle registration(s). The address on the vehicle registration is given to the Tax Collector's Office by the DMV and cannot be changed at the Tax Collector's Office.

Yes. If you replaced one vehicle with another, and used the same license plates, you must pay on the first vehicle in July. In January, you will receive a pro-rated supplemental motor vehicle tax bill, payable by February 1 for the new vehicle. This bill will reflect a credit for the amount you should have paid in July on the old vehicle. You will receive this credit without having to apply for it. However, you must have paid the entire amount due on the old vehicle in July.

If you obtained new license plates for the new vehicle, you must apply for a credit through the Assessor’s Office.

If you newly registered a motor vehicle after October 1, (first time registration), you will receive a pro-rated tax bill in the following January, due on January 1, payable by February 1.

This "supplemental" bill will reflect the time from the month the vehicle was first registered, through September 30.You may receive a supplemental bill on a vehicle if, for some reason, your registration lapsed on the vehicle, and it was not renewed in time to be on the October 1st Grand List.

After a number of years, the City of Norwich turns over unpaid motor vehicle and personal property tax bills to Rossi Law Offices, Ltd. of Smithfield, RI for collection. If you receive a notice from the collection agency regarding delinquent taxes, you must contact them and make arrangements to pay. You can contact them by phone at (800) 647-6774 or online. Once those taxes are paid in full, contact our office as there is a possibility you may also still owe taxes that have not yet been sent to collection.

Yes. Save your receipts for 15 years, which is the length of time during which municipal taxes are collectible. Receipts will be issued for payments made in person at the Tax Office window. If you pay by mail and would like a receipt, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment. The Tax Office does not give out tax payment information over the phone for income tax purposes. If you would like copies of your receipts after taxes have been paid, they are available for $0.50 per copy or you can look up and pay property taxes online.

The City Council sets the mill rates annually in June as part of the municipal budget process.The property tax rate is expressed in mills, or thousandths of a dollar. For example, a tax rate (mill rate) of 25.00 mills is equivalent to $25.00 in taxes per $1,000 of net assessed value.

The City receives lists from banks and mortgage companies in April and May requesting bills for the July payments. If a bank does not request your bill, it will be sent directly to you.

If you receive your tax bill, immediately contact your bank or mortgage company for instructions on where you should send the tax bill. The address may be printed in your mortgage payment coupon book.

After you have the information, make a copy of your bill, circle the dollar amount of the real estate payment due, write your loan number on it, and immediately forward it to your escrow agent or mortgage company. Additional instructions may be available on your bank or mortgage company's website.

The property tax bills due in July will reflect ownership changes recorded through the end of May. If you recently purchased property in Norwich, and have not received a real estate tax bill, contact the Tax Collector’s Office to request a copy. You may also to the "Tax Bill Inquiry" screen and search for the real estate tax bill by the property address.

Payment must be made by August 1, whether or not a bill has been received.The second installment is due on January 1 and must be paid by February 1 to avoid an interest penalty. If you purchase a property between October and January, the Tax Collector's office will not be notified from the Assessor's office that you are the new owner in time to send you a copy of the bill. If you own real estate property on January 1, you are responsible to pay the January 1st installment whether or not a bill is received.

Yes. We do NOT recommend paying your taxes this way, especially towards the end of any month, as the envelope that the checks are mailed in, do not have a USPS postmark. Since CT General State Statute states "No tax or installment thereof shall be construed to be delinquent...if the envelope containing the amount due..., bears a postmark showing a date within the time allowed by statute for the payment of such tax or installment.", we will process the checks using the interest date of the day that the payment was received. If a taxpayer is able to provide documentation proving that the payment was made and withdrawn from his or her account on a prior date, the interest date will be corrected. Any other payments made by mail that are received and the envelope does not have a USPS postmark will be processed in the same manner.

Starting July 1, 2009, the City of Norwich no longer charged a separate bill for refuse collection and disposal. The cost for this service is now included in the property tax bills.

Please Note: Homeowners who still owe for past refuse are not exempt from principal, interest or liens on their properties. If you think that you may have a balance due for refuse collection, please contact the Tax Collector's Office.

Carbon monoxide, known by its chemical name CO, is a poisonous gas. It iscolorless, odorless and readily mixes in the air. Because you can’t see, taste orsmell CO, it can build up to dangerous levels in your home before you know it’sthere.

CO is breathed in through the lungs and bonds with the hemoglobin in the blood.This interferes with your blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity. Your body cannotdeliver enough oxygen to your vital organs to keep them functioning properly.The presence of this poisonous compound in your blood can cause symptomssimilar to the flu such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness and confusion. As toxiclevels increase, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting or loss of consciousness.Exposure to extremely high levels of CO can cause brain damage or death.

Carbon monoxide is a by-product of incomplete combustion. It is produced tosome extent whenever fuels such as natural gas, propane, heating oil, coal,wood, gasoline or kerosene are burned. Excessive amounts of CO can beproduced by defective, fuel-burning, appliances. These include gas stoves,furnaces, boilers, water heaters, gas grills, automobiles, lawnmowers and snowblowers. Any device that depends on burning a fuel for heat or energy can posea threat if not operating properly.

Common causes of CO include a blocked or poorly ventilated fireplace chimneyor furnace flue, damaged heating equipment and malfunctioning space heaters.Another common source is the operation of cars or other gasoline-poweredequipment inside an unventilated garage.

Because carbon monoxide is produced from defective equipment, it isrecommended that all heating and cooking appliances be serviced at leastannually. Be certain that all chimneys and flues are clean and in good workingcondition. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for operation of portableheating appliances. Do not idle cars or other gas-powered motors in the garageor where the exhaust could be drawn into the house. Consider purchasing andinstalling a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions for installation and operation.

Call 911. The emergency call taker will ask you several questions. Explain thenature of your emergency. Advise the call taker if anyone in your house isexhibiting any medical symptoms. Get everyone out of the house. The FireDepartment will respond and investigate using carbon-monoxide-sensingmetering equipment. We will attempt to locate the source if high levels of COare found. Defective equipment will be turned off and the house can beventilated to remove the CO. It will be the homeowner’s responsibility toarrange for qualified service or repairs of faulty equipment, once the FireDepartment has determined that it is safe to re-enter the house.

Currently the City of Norwich has two organized neighborhood crime watch groups which the Norwich Police takes part in. For information regarding those groups, or information on how to set up a crime watch in your neighborhood, e-mail Sergeant Peter Camp or Call (860) 886-5561.

Police reports, calls for service, and arrest information are, for the most part, public information, with specific exceptions as outlined in the Freedom of Information Act, C.G.S. section 1-210. All reports and computer-documented incidents are screened and redacted for any information that is not available to the public before release.

You can obtain a copy of a police report either in person, by mail (with a self addressed stamped envelope) or by fax. If requesting a copy in person please call ahead to ensure the report you are seeking is ready and available.

We will need the case report number or the date and location of the incident and the names of the parties involved in order to process your request.

If your request is vague or in too broad of terms, a representative of the Norwich Police Department may call or write you in an effort to acquire information or clarification for the purpose of assisting us in our search for records and expediting a response to your request.

The fees are as follows: Police/Accident reports ...........................................$ .50 per page (uncertified). Accident reports may also be purchased online. You will need to know the date of the accident as well as the correct spelling of one of the drivers involved. Certified reports $1.00 for first page, $ .50 each page thereafter. Photos (plain paper color) $1.00 each. Photos may also be placed on a CD at a cost of $ 1.00 per disk and $1.00 per photo. Incident printouts/Dispatch logs (given in the event that a police report was not taken) $ .50 per page. Fees for requests for Faxed replies: Local calls - $ .75 per page Long Distance calls - $1.25 per page Payments are requested in either cash, certified bank check, business check or money order made payable to the City of Norwich. No personal checks are accepted. Reports must be paid for at the time of pick-up.

Some examples of records not otherwise available to the public for which records were compiled are if the disclosure of the records would result in disclosing (A) the identity of informants not otherwise known or the identity of witnesses not otherwise known whose safety would be endangered or who would be subject to threat or intimidation if their identity was made known, (B) signed statements of witnesses, (C) information to be used in a prospective law enforcement action if prejudicial to such action, (D) investigatory techniques not otherwise known to the general public, (E) arrest records of a juvenile, which shall also include any investigatory files, concerning the arrest of such juvenile, compiled for law enforcement purposes, (F) the name and address of the victim of a sexual assault or injury or risk of injury, or impairing of morals under CGS section 53-21, or of an attempt thereof or (G) uncorroborated allegations. For further information please consult the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act.

Complete (un-redacted) copies of incident reports on which an arrest is made are not available from the Police Department until all charges are adjudicated in court and dependant upon the case disposition. For victims of crime, copies of incident reports may be available through the victim’s advocate at the court. For persons arrested, copies of incident reports are available from your attorney or from the Public Defender’s Office (depending on who is representing the arrestee).

To learn about the status of your case, please call (860) 886-5177 to be directed to the officer who took the original report. If he/she is unavailable, you will be transferred to his/her voicemail where you may leave a message.

Major felony cases are investigated by the Detective Division. You may call (860) 886-5561 ext. 4 for the appropriate Detective, be provided with the Detective's name, and the answer to any general questions.

If your property is recovered during an investigation, the Officer/Detective will notify you. In some cases, the recovered property becomes evidence in a criminal court case and cannot be released without a court order.

Once your case is disposed of in Court and a court order is sent to the NPD Evidence Custodian you will be contacted by phone or mail with instructions how to make an appointment to retrieve your property.

Property booked in as evidence of a crime is held until sentencing or dismissal. If no charges are filed, property is held until the statute of limitations has expired (five years for most felony cases, one year for misdemeanor cases) or the court authorizes the release of the property, whichever is sooner.

If a firearm is among the items requested, a background investigation must be conducted in order to verify the legal owner is eligible to possess the weapon.

Yes. Except for firearms, other weapons, and contraband items any other property turned in as found property may be returned to the finder. There is a six month waiting period during which the owner may claim lost property. After six months has passed the finder may claim the property.

Persons wishing to know if an arrest warrant exists may not get this information over the phone. Anyone wishing to know if they have an active arrest warrant must inquire in person at the police department operations window and bring a valid form of identification.

Payments are requested in either cash, certified bank check, business check or money order made payable to the City of Norwich. No personal checks are accepted. Permits must be paid for at the time of pick-up.

It is the policy of the Norwich Police Records Division to provide copies of records in lieu of original documents. This policy is established to provide for the protection of records and to prevent interference with the regular discharge of Norwich Police Records Division duties. The right to examine original records does not require inspection of original documents that contain information that is exempt from disclosure. The Norwich Police Records Division acts reasonably if it furnishes a copy of the original document, with the exempt material redacted (blanked out).

*All fees are payable by business check, certified bank draft, money order or U.S. Postal money order.

A license issued for one category does not allow a person to engage in activity applicable to another category. A separate license must be obtained for each category.

Any person and/or firm who has made prior application to and has satisfactorily met the statutory requirements to engage in or transact business in this State pursuant to Sec. 12-409 CGS and who desires to conduct business as a licensed pawnbroker, precious metals / gemstones and coin dealers and or a secondhand dealer within the City of Norwich as defined by Public Act 11-100 of the General Statutes shall meet the following requirements as established by the Chief of Police (hereinafter identified as the “Issuing Authority”);

1) Complete the appropriate application and addendum for the specific license desired and return the form with the statutory fee (listed above) to the Norwich Police Department, 70 Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360. License applications can be obtained from the Records Division during regular business hours or by calling (860) 886-5561.

2) ALL applicants shall have their fingerprints taken at the Norwich Police Department. Three separate fees must be paid with three separate checks or money orders. All fingerprinting fees are non-refundable.

(a). $10.00 for town residents, $20.00 for out of town residents cash only.

(b). $16.50 fee, bank check or money order made out to the “Treasurer, State of Connecticut” which will be submitted to the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification for a criminal history/records check from the FBI.

(c). $50.00 fee, bank check or money order made out to ““Treasurer, State of Connecticut” for the State criminal history/records check.

Per statute, the “Issuing Authority” shall not grant a license to any applicant upon documentation or finding that the person is a “convicted felon”.

3) ALL applicants shall submit photocopies of the following documents at the time ofApplication;

4) Incomplete applications or those submitted without the proper supporting documentation shall be returned to the applicant.

5) Each Person engaging or transacting in such business must be licensed.

Applications approved by the Chief of Police will result in the issuance of a permit as a licensed pawnbroker, precious metal and gem stone dealer, or second hand dealer. Such permits will be valid from the date they are signed by Chief of Police and will expire on December 31st of each year.

Part of the cost savings associated with automated collection results from lower hauling costs in collecting recyclables on an every other week schedule. As such, customers will have more recyclable materials to store between collections.

For garbage, the City recommends the larger carts primarily for two reasons. First, if customers have an occasional party or family gathering that results in more garbage in a given week, the larger carts will provide some extra room and hopefully prevent the customer from having to make other arrangements to properly dispose of the excess garbage. Second, if there happens to be a winter storm on a customer's collection day the customer may find it more convenient to not put out the cart during the storm. The larger cart may enable customers to go 2 weeks, if needed.

Automated collection is generally considered more convenient for the customers (residents), results in less litter around neighborhoods, is environmentally friendlier, and more cost effective than traditional garbage and recycling collection.

Customers will be able to do away with their current garbage cans and recycling buckets - the new carts can likely be stored in the same location as these items were previously being stored. All customers should make every effort to store the carts in an orderly manner and preferably out of sight. Carts may NOT be stored permanently at the roadside.

The carts are warrantied for 10 years against manufacturer defects. If a cart is damaged by the hauler it will be repaired or replaced at the hauler's cost. If a cart is broken by means other than the hauler's actions then the customer must pay for a replacement cart. The cost to have a replacement cart delivered to a customers location is $90.00 per cart. Stolen carts are also the responsibility of the customer. Each cart will have a City of Norwich logo and there will be a space on each cart for customers to write in their address. Both of these measures should help greatly reduce the probability of theft.

It is okay on occasion to put out a cart that has materials slightly above the top of the cart. If the excess materials prevent the lid from closing halfway (45 degree angle) then it is generally too much for that collection. If the lid can close halfway or more then it is acceptable for collection.

DO NOT PUT ANY MATERIALS ON TOP OF THE CLOSED LID OR OFF TO THE SIDE - THESE MATERIALS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED.

Trash and recycling collection is always difficult during winter storms. Public Works constantly monitors winter storm events and sometimes cancels collection when large storm events are forecasted. In this case, collection is usually delayed by one day, similar to a holiday schedule week. If a smaller storm occurs on your collection day and collection is not cancelled, carts should be placed in a manner that does not restrict Public Works snowplowing operations, such as at the end of a driveway or on the sidewalk. Do not place carts in the street when snow is forecasted. Living in New England presents these types of challenges from time to time and the City appreciates residents' patience and application of common sense when the weather doesn't cooperate with our schedules.

Residents are allowed 2 curbside bulky waste pickups per year. Residents may schedule a bulky waste pickup by calling Willimantic Waste Paper (WWP) at 860-423-4527 or by going to the WWP website to reserve a pick up via online reservation. The quantity of materials placed for a curbside bulky waste pile should be equivalent to what would fit in a standard pickup truck bed, not to exceed 6ft x 10ft x 4ft. Curbside bulky waste pickups are not for intended for entire house/apartment cleanouts. Very large quantities of bulky waste should be brought to the transfer station for a fee, or properly disposed of commercially (i.e., dumpster service). Household furniture (including mattresses) - Maximum of two pieces per pick up. Wooden items; such as chairs, bureaus, etc. can exceed limit of two pieces. Tires - Maximum of four automobile and / or small pickup truck tires. They cannot be on the metal rims, no large truck tires. White Goods - Two appliances per pickup. Anything with freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, is subject to a $10 environmental charge per item. The refuse hauler will take note and you will be billed separately. Metal - Maximum length of eight feet. Maximum weight of 50 pounds per piece. Scrap Wood - A neat pile not to exceed four feet wide, eight feet long and three feet high. PLEASE NOTE: Construction debris such as shower surrounds, sinks, tubs, toilets, sheet-rock, or roof shingles are not eligible for bulky waste pickup and should be either delivered directly to the Transfer Station or removed by a private contractor.

The City has contracted with Willimantic Waste Paper Inc. to perform trash and recycling hauling services, and bulky waste collection services. Willimantic Waste can be reached at 860-423-4527 or at www.williwaste.com.

Yes, at a cost. Weekly backyard service for trash and biweekly for recyclables is $485 per year. If you are a relatively small waste generator, and can hold your trash for 2 weeks at a time, you may purchase bi-weekly (every other week) backyard service for $242.50 per year. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 860-823-3798 for more information.

In compliance with Connecticut Statutes Section 47a - 42c, all belongings stored at public works storage facilities will be sold at public auction. Call Public Works at 823-3799 for further information regarding location and cancellations. Public Works will not provide any pre-auction information on available items.

The Norwich Code of Ordinances requires property owners to maintain sidewalks in front or on the side of their property. The owner, occupant or any person having the care of any building or lot of land bordering any street, square, or public place in the city where there is a sidewalk shall cause to be removed therefrom all snow and sleet within 12 hours after the same shall have fallen, been deposited or found, or within six hours after sunrise when the same shall have occurred in the nighttime.

Yes. Registrations are on a first come-first serve basis. Registration forms are processed daily, in the order that they are received. Registration will continue until program is filled or begins. We reserve the right to limit class enrollments. If you do not receive a call from the Recreation Department, you are registered in the program.

By Mail:Registration will be accepted by mail provided it is received before the deadline. Enclose registration form and a check made payable to: "Norwich Recreation".Drop off in Person: Bring registration form to the Recreation Department during business hours. (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone or to change classes. If insufficient enrollment causes a class to be canceled, full registration fee is refunded or a credit is given for future use. Your satisfaction is very important to us. Therefore, if you are not pleased with a program for any reason, please contact us prior to the second class meeting and we will issue you a full refund. Refunds will not be issued after the second class meeting. Some restrictions apply.There are NO refunds for Trips and Summer Camp.

When schools are canceled due to weather, Recreation Department classes will not meet. Cancellations are announced in the afternoon on WICH 1310 AM or WCTY 97.7 FM. If a class is canceled after office hours we will post that information on our voice mail. Please call (860) 823-3791 and choose the third mailbox for cancellations and events.

Complete a voter registration application. Return it by mail or in person to the Registrar of Voters of your town.You may also find an application at a public library, a social service agency, a motor vehicle office, the Registrar of Voters Office, or the Town Clerk’s Office. Voter Registration Forms in English and Spanish

When you choose NOT to register with a political party - giving you as a voter the designation "Unaffiliated" - you forfeit your ability to vote in party primaries which are scheduled before the major elections in the fall.

For instance - if there is a party primary for Mayor because multiple candidates are seeking the office, as an "Unaffiliated" voter, you are ineligible to vote in the party primary and only have the ability to vote in the Fall election that year.

You may change your party affiliation at any time - though according to State statute, there is a 3-month waiting period after switching parties for you to be eligible to vote in a party primary. If you switched party affiliation from Party A to Party B on June 1st, you would be ineligible to vote in Party B's primary until September 1st.

With one exception, Connecticut law ALLOWS a person on probation to register and vote. This has been in effect since 2002. A person forfeits their right to vote upon conviction of a felony and commitment to any state or federal prison (CGS 9-46). The law allows the person's right to vote to be restored after they have paid all fines and completed any required prison and parole time. There is one exception - a person convicted of and imprisoned for an election-related felony under Title 9 of the General Statutes must ALSO complete any probation time before voting rights are restored (CGS 9-46a).

A law passed in 2006 (PA 06-137) that ELIMINATED a requirement for felons to give a registrar of voters satisfactory proof that they had been released from prison and completed any parole before their voting rights could be restored.

Any adult 18 years old or older can go on a day-long trip with the senior center. Individuals do not have to be a member of the senior center to sign up nor do they have to know any member who is going. Members of the senior center and their guests have the first opportunity to sign up (on days one and two of registration). Then open registration starts on day three for any adult who would like to join us.

Day #3 Sign Up - Open registration - includes any adult 18 years of age and older

Procedure Starting at 5:00 pm, call (860) 889-5960. When you hear the message saying that the center is closed, dial 104. Listen to the instructions and leave a message with your contact information, guest names, meal choice, etc.

If you are not directed to the trip registration voice mailbox, it means that the line is busy. Please hang up and try in a few minutes.

Trip Registration Guidelines

Adults only are permitted to go on trips with the Rose City Senior Center (no youth permitted).

You may register yourself and up to two adult guests; additional guests can register during open registration.

During open registration, any aged adult may register to go on trips with the Rose City Senior Center. You do not have to be a member or a senior to go on trips.

You may register in person only after your phone-in registration day has passed and if space is still available, otherwise your name will be placed on a waiting list.

Names will be added to the registration list or waiting list in the order that the messages or names are received.

If you leave a message but do not follow the procedure and guidelines (i.e. message left before 5:00 pm, etc.), the message will be disregarded and you will be responsible for registering again following the correct procedure.

We must receive your full payment (check or cash) within one week of the day you registered on, or you will lose your spot. Payment can be made in person or by mail.

If you cancel two or more weeks before the trip, you will receive a reimbursement.

If you cancel within two weeks of a trip, you will receive a reimbursement only if your seat is filled.

You are responsible for finding your own transportation to and from the trip departure / return point.

Emergency Contact / Waiver Forms must be filled out each year. The completed form must be turned in or mailed to the senior center before the trip.

The Rose City Senior Center Director and program administrator reserve the right to limit or deny participation in any part of a trip or deny registration for a trip, for any reason (i.e. health reasons).

Each individual should use their own discretion about their ability to participate on a trip before they register.